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Houston County sanitation schedule
Houston Cunty Sanitation will pick up garbage today as normal, but Wednesday's trash route will be picked up on Thursday. Thursday's trash route...
Dothan City employee dies in overnight fire in Pinckard
A Dothan City employee died in an overnight fire in Pinckard. Caleb Green, age 37, was killed on the fire, according to Dale County Coroner John...
NWS issues winter storm warning, state of emergency declared
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning, saying snow and sleet accumulations around two inches are expected. Ice accumulations of...
12:30 PM: UPDATE: Fire on Hutchins Street
Dothan Fire is responding to a call of a structure fire at 709 Hutchins Street. On-scene units reported fire in the attic of the residence. The...
Dothan Municipal Court to close Tuesday, Wednesday
City of Dothan Municipal Court will suspend all in-Court proceedings January 21-22, 2025. Court will resume on Thursday, January 23rd. It is the...
Local law enforcement: be smart, stay home; no vehicular Ice Capades
Local law enforcement leaders are urging Wiregrass residents to stay home amid the risk of snow and icy roads. "We recommend unless it's absolutely...
Winter storm watch: snow possible, dangerous cold coming
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills will persist for much of the upcoming week. Confidence has increased for wintry precipitation across...
Warming centers open around the Wiregrass
The First Baptist Church Family Life Center at 300 West Main Street will open as a warming shelter on today at 6:00 p.m. It will remain open until...
HENRY COUNTY – Ray Marler – Spence Danzey – Kim Roland – Take Oath of Office
HENRY COUNTY: This past Friday Henry County District Court Judge Derek Peterson performs one of his last official acts as Judge. Judge Peterson...
5:00 PM Know The Road Before You Run From Law Enforcement – WRECK
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY: 4:53 PM Houston County Sheriff Deputies went to make a traffic stop of a motorcycle.. The driver of the motorcycle had...
4:23 PM Meet A Real EMA and One Who The Bosses Say DO NOTHING
HOUSTON - HENRY COUNTY: On this fire scene and a lot of scenes you will find Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher. He is a...
3:33 PM SENATOR DONNIE CHESTEEN LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2026 Contact: (334) 449-1040 SENATOR DONNIE CHESTEEN LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN Senator Donnie Chesteen...
3:07 PM Vehicle Wreck Reported at Westgate Parkway and Burbank Street with Injuries
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a vehicle wreck at the intersection of Westgate Parkway and Burbank...
Man accused of murdering wife denied lower bond
Stephen Miller and his defense attorneys suffered a loss as District Judge Benjamin Lewis denied to lower...
Dothan Police seeking help identifying these people
The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of local and surrounding communities in the identity of the...
10:02 AM Accident In Headland With MAJOR Extrication
HEADLAND: 08:44 AM Henry County 911 dispatched Headland Fire - Rescue, Headland Police and Henry...
ACOM’s class of 2025 sees 100% residency placement
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is proud to announce 100% of their class of 2025 achieved...
UPDATED @ 11:13 AM: 7:18 PM: Traffic Fatality in Barbour County; Victim Identified
BARBOUR COUNTY: ALEA - Troopers, Barbour County Sheriff Deputies, and Barbour County Coroner Chip...
Today’s weather: 3/24
It was a drippy dawn around the Wiregrass this morning, and rains and occasional thunderstorms are likely to...
6:27 PM. Working Structure Fire – Doncaster Way – Dothan
DOTHAN: 6:19 PM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a...
2:40 PM. Wreck Highway 231 South and State Line Road – Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY: 1:50 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries,...
